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Za'atar One Pot Chicken And Rice

This delicious One Pot Chicken And Rice recipe is seasoned with za'atar and topped with lemon, almonds, and parsley. A delicious quick dinner idea

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 941 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

For Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons za'atar
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • salt + pepper
For Dish
  • 8 bone-in skin on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long grain rice uncooked
  • 1/4 red onion chopped
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup almond slices toasted
  • parsley chopped
  • lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, place all marinade ingredients and mix with a fork
  2. Pour olive oil, lemon juice, and za'atar into a large zip-top bag. Insert the chicken inside. Close the bag and give it a shake so the chicken gets coated with the liquid. Marinate for 15 minutes to overnight
  3. Heat olive oil in a large rimmed skillet over medium high heat
  4. Remove chicken from marinade. DO NOT DISCARD THE MARINADE
  5. Season chicken with salt and pepper 
  6. Place chicken in the pan and brown on both sides. About 5 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary
  7. Remove chicken from pan and place aside. Discard the excess oil in the pan leaving just 1 tablespoon of fat
  8. Add the onion, season with salt and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they soften
  9. Add the uncooked rice and mix in with the onion. Cook for 1 minute or until the rice toasts a bit. 
  10. Place the marinade in a measuring cup, add enough stock until you get 2 cups of liquid
  11. Add the chicken stock/marinade into the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan to release the toasted up pieces (this has so much flavor) 
  12. When liquid starts to boil, return chicken to pan and cover. Lower the heat to low 
  13. Cook for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and rice is fluffy
  14. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork
  15. Squeeze lemon juice over the dish. Sprinkle almonds and parsley
  16. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 941kcal (47%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 57g (88%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Sodium 398mg (17%) Potassium 876mg (25%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Vitamin C 8.1mg (9%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 5.4mg (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 941

% Daily Value*

Calories 941kcal 47%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 55g 110%
Fat 57g 88%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 286mg 95%
Sodium 398mg 17%
Potassium 876mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 9%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 5.4mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.